Fen Rove Beetle vs Waterlily Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fen Rove Beetle | Waterlily Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus providus | Galerucella nymphaeae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fen Rove Beetle
A tiny rove beetle of wetland margins with exceptionally large eyes for a beetle its size. Uses a retractable sticky labial pad to catch springtails. Confined to fen habitats.
Did You Know?
Has proportionally the largest eyes of any British beetle relative to its body size.
Waterlily Leaf Beetle
A small, brown leaf beetle that feeds on the upper surfaces of waterlily pads. It creates distinctive feeding grooves across floating leaves.
Did You Know?
Although it feeds on aquatic plants, the beetle cannot swim and will drown if it falls off a lily pad into open water.